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Biology and chemistry, Mātai koiora me te matū

Biology and chemistry jobs involve studying biological and chemical processes to explain them. This includes producing chemicals, doing experiments, developing theories and increasing scientific knowledge.

You might

  • organise scientific experiments and tests
  • study organs and tissues of the body
  • study plants and animals
  • analyse samples of chemicals or materials
  • combine chemicals to produce substances

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Biochemist

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Pay

$71K to $116K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms like bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

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